Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Lake Shore Schools
About the School
- Lake Shore Schools 5611 N. Clark Chicago IL 60660 & 6759 N. Greenview Chicago IL 60626, 773-561-6707 Lake Shore Schools offers preschool (infants - 4 years) and grade school (K 8th) programs at 2 Chicago locations.
- The preschool campus on Clark Street offers preschool for children ages 3 months to 3 years, while the grade school campus provides an educational program for student`s eligible for Junior Kindergarten (3 years+) through 8th Grade.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Lake Shore Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1948
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
292 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
42:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Farah Essa
School Notes
- Programs are accredited from the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA), the JK-Eighth grade school is registered and recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education, the preschool is city & state licensed. Curriculum at the preschool level includes Art, Music, Singing, Science & Nature, Outdoor Play, Math & Reading Readiness, Stories, and Creative Movement. Subjects in the JK-8 program include Reading, Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, PE, Computers, Spanish, and Library/Internet. Before- and after-school care, and a summer camp program is offered. For more information, please contact main office at 773 561-6707 and plan a visit with your child! You will find Lake Shore Schools as affordable and exactly what your child needs to succeed in their early years!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Lake Shore Schools?
The acceptance rate of Lake Shore Schools is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What is Lake Shore Schools's ranking?
Lake Shore Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Lake Shore Schools?
The application deadline for Lake Shore Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lake Shore Schools located?
Lake Shore Schools is located in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
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6250 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 681-8414
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
8622 W Catalpa Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 714-0646
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
6250 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 681-8414
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
8622 W Catalpa Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 714-0646
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
6250 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 681-8414
Distance: 8.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
8622 W Catalpa Ave
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 714-0646
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
6216 N. Glenwood
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 271-2008
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School
1800 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students
Catholic
5525 N Magnolia Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-8655
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Friends
1315 W. Berwyn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 442-2371
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
1531 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-2223
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 2 students
Special Education School
2060 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 273-4744
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 5-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
4925 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 784-3200
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 789 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 18
Specialized Curriculum
1929 W. Wilson Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 665-0066
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 74 students
Seventh Day Adventist
5220 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 769-0733
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
4437 N Seeley Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 561-6576
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 5-8 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
6216 N. Glenwood
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 271-2008
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School
1800 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students
Catholic
5525 N Magnolia Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-8655
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Friends
1315 W. Berwyn Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 442-2371
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 2 students
Special Education School
2060 W Granville Ave
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 273-4744
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 339 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 15
Montessori School
1800 W Balmoral Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-1700
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students
Catholic
5525 N Magnolia Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 271-8655
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K | 40 students
Daycare / Preschool
1531 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 878-2223
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
6250 N Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 681-8414
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